[ref. d15168518] Harvest Crew 2026 – Marlborough - Auckland
NZW is a dynamic, multi-regional wine processing company who provide the winemaking services for a select number of super premium New Zealand and International wine companies. We are currently recruiting for our 2026 Harvest Crew. Processing premium grapes from multiple regions and multiple varieties on behalf of our Clients, you will join a large sized winery in a hands-on role in Cellar operations.
We have positions available as follows: Assistant Winemakers (4 required)- 2 or more vintages experience
- Formal training as a winemaker preferred
- Familiar with winery software
- Ability to supervise a team of cellar hands
- Expert knowledge in operating cellar equipment
- More than 1 vintage experience (no formal training required)
- Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Perform routine tasks in the cellar and operate winery machinery. These tasks include grape receival and processing, general juice additions and transfers, barrel filling, racking, floatation, and lees processing of juices.
- Supervisory experience desirable
- No experience required.
- Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Perform routine tasks in the cellar and operate winery machinery. These tasks include grape receival and processing, general juice additions and transfers, barrel filling, racking, floatation, and lees processing of juices.
- No experience required.
- Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Perform routine laboratory tasks which include collection of samples and analysis of juices.
Key attributes for all positions will include:
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong work ethic.
- Attention to detail.
- The right attitude, lots of enthusiasm, and energy
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Good command of the English language
- Compliance with quality, hygiene, and safety
Further Details
All jobs will commence in late-February/early-March for a period of between 6 - 16 weeks. During the vintage peak, staff will be expected to work a 12-hour shift, 6 days per week.
We offer a great team environment, fabulous vintage meals (when 12hr shifts are operating), daily snacks, and a big Vintage party once all the grapes are harvested.
As well we have:
- Extensive in-house training in all aspects of your job.
- Help with finding accommodation
- Transport to work in the first week
- Personal protective equipment
- Information pack to help you with your stay in Blenheim.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Apply Now:
Please click on the following link to apply - https://nzwineries.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Vintage-2026-Marlborough/Marlborough/70